the current conversation here in israel is not if, but when israel will launch a major offensive into the gaza strip. whether that will be something like we saw during the 2008 operation. that was a 30-day ground incursion or something more like limited airstrikes is yet to be determined. rick, back to you. rick: leland vittert, live in jerusalem, thank you. jenna: for more on this i'm joined by ambassador dan gillerman, former israeli ambassador to the u.n. and fox news contributor coming to us from tel aviv. you heard what leland reported about patience wearing thin. can the ambassador hear me all all right? >> yes, i can hear you very well. jenna: hi, ambassador -- >> i can hear you loud and clear. can you hear me? jenna: sometimes the delay is a little tough on live television with tel aviv. always great to have you as our guest. leland is saying that patience is running thin with israel. there is engagement with gaza, engagement with syria. how close to you think israel is to being dragged into a more regional conflict? >> well, as you said, patience is running out. israel every